Today we rode about 45 miles. The first 20 were slightly uphill until the eastern continental divide. Water west of the divide flows down to the Gulf of Mexico while water to the east of the divide flows to the Chesapeake Bay. A couple of miles later we passed the different kind of divide, the Mason-Dixon line. Although it is commonly thought of as part of the dividing line between the north and south during the Civil War, it actually predated the Civil War by 100 years and was originally drawn to separate Maryland from Pennsylvania to satisfy two rich British land owners.
After passing the divide, we had a gentle downhill for the next 25 miles until the town of Cumberland, where the great Allegheny passage ends and the CNO Canal begins. Although it was somewhat misty, the riding was beautiful and not terribly taxing.
For those of you reading this who have donated to NEALS through this ride, thank you. If you have not donated, I guess now is a good time to encourage you to support this worthy cause
Jeremy Bikes NEALS 30th Anniversary Ride 